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Kuta tourist area needs reform and management

By Aiko TanakaIndonesia
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The tourist region of Kuta, in the Indonesian island resort of Bali, in 2016 needs reform and management in various supporting sectors such as traffic management and environmental hygiene, according to tourism practitioner Nyoman Sarjana.

“The Kuta tourist area will face a great challenge in the future because from year to year the traffic there continues to get crowded. Therefore, the government and stakeholders in the tourism sector should all move to improve tourism in Bali, particularly in Kuta,” Nyoman remarked here Friday.

If the iconic tourism of Bali is not properly managed, it is feared that the tourists will be bored of coming to Kuta and find another destination instead, he noted.

a”It is because other areas in Indonesia are also managing their tourist attractions to attract more tourists,” Nyoman said, and added that foreign tourists who come to Bali feel comfortable and safe, and therefore this factor should be the priority while developing tourism.

“Indeed, Bali is famous for art and culture since the ancient times. However, if it is not accompanied by comfort and security, domestic and foreign tourists will look for the other tourist attractions outside Bali,” he went on.

In addition, the government and stakeholders should pay attention to hygiene, because the presence of garbage is in the spotlight in the world of tourism, he noted.

“We have to find the solution to overcome the garbage problem in Bali, and all parties must be concerned about the environment,” he said.

Furthermore, all parties should make every effort to keep the island resort of Bali clean and green, he added.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What specific areas of Kuta's tourism sector require reform and management?

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Kuta's tourism sector needs reform and management primarily in traffic management and environmental hygiene. These supporting sectors are crucial to improving the overall tourist experience, especially as traffic continues to increase annually.

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Why is it feared that tourists might stop visiting Kuta?

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It is feared tourists will become bored and seek other destinations if Kuta is not properly managed. Other Indonesian areas are improving their attractions, and a lack of comfort, security, or unresolved issues like garbage could deter visitors.

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What specific concerns has Nyoman Sarjana highlighted regarding Bali's appeal?

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Nyoman Sarjana highlighted concerns about increasing traffic congestion and poor environmental hygiene, particularly garbage. He stressed that without comfort and security, both domestic and foreign tourists might look for other attractions outside Bali.

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